League Cup: Liverpool edge Chelsea in penalty shoot-out

Also in the League Cup, Manchester City knocked out Brighton on penalties (4-3) after a 2-2 draw, thanks in part to two saves from former Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. Crystal Palace beat Fulham 1-0, while Sunderland defeated Brentford 3-2, with Jocelin Ta Bi involved in all three goals.

In Germany, Bayern thrashed Magdeburg 6-1, with Michael Olise scoring twice. Harry Kane, honoured two days after winning the Ballon d’Or, remained on the bench.

Real Madrid apologised to China following comments by Kylian Mbappé about Mao Zedong.

In Spain, 24 Copa del Rey matches were postponed following a train collision in the country.

In the Women’s Champions League, OL Lyonnes beat Inter Milan 6-0.

In the EuroLeague, ASVEL came from behind to beat Partizan 82-75.

In the NBA, AJ Dybantsa scored 19 points on his debut for Washington, who lost 121-111 to Cleveland.